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Newspaper

Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1973

Page

2

Funeral notices for Swansen Hanson Moe and Saddler

Obituaries list multiple funeral services in the region. Olivia Swansen 91 of Pinewood dies at Clearwater Memorial Hospital Bagley with services at Trinity Lutheran Church Debs. Donald Hanson 46 of Babbitt dies in Cass Lake area with graveside rite. Emma Moe Bemidji dies. George Saddler 59 Shevlin dies at Bagley Hospital. Services by Olson Schwartz and Hopkins Funeral Homes.

Olivia Swansen Pinewood Clearwater Memorial Hospital Bagley Greensview Hede Sweden Gustav Larson Swen Swenson Swenson Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Debs Alfred Anna) Dalby Olga Benson Grand Forks Christine Welch Bemidji Eric Larson Karin Granotte Trinity Lutheran Hanson Donald Hanson Cass Lake Babbitt Pine Grove Jack Kimball Mr. Hanson Edward Wayne George George S. Saddler Shevlin Bagley Hospital Greencastle Ind Hopkins Funeral Home Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home

Court term handles burglary theft and murder cases

Judge James E. Preece presided a lengthy District Court term with arraignments and pleas. Charles Geller of Bemidji pleaded guilty to burglary and awaits pre sentence review. Dale Miller of Leonard entered not guilty pleas on four assault counts with personal recognizance. Daniel Knutson of Roseau pleaded guilty to theft and is remanded on $1000 bond. Robert Kortness of Wadena pleaded not guilty and remains in custody on $2000 bond. Guy Whitefeather of Ponemah indicted on first degree murder in a death case.

James E. Preece Charles A. Geller Bemidji Dale Miller Leonard Minn Daniel Knutson Roseau James L. Preston Michael H. Hart Thomas F. Bertram Allan Greenleaf Minneapolis Wes Simonsen Laurence E. Kingbird Red Lake Kathy Soli Christie M. Gobert Reynald Christianson

Kleindienst recalls Watergate tension and resignation threat

In testimony less than two months after the June break in Kleindienst described pressure over the wiretap probe. He recalled warning Henry Petersen to run the case and said Ehrlichman pressed FBI reports while signaling possible obstruction. He resigned weeks later as Haldeman and Ehrlichman quit and Dean was fired. He also said Liddy warned officials might be among those arrested.

Kleindienst Ehrlichmann G. Gordon Liddy White House Nixon Democratic National Liddy Klen Jienst Asst. Atty Henry E. Petersen Dean Magrude Earl Silbert Mardian Mitchell Petersen Justice Department Haldeman Ehrlichman Senate Committee FBI Patrick Gray Maurice H. Stans Secretary of Commerce John Burning Tree Country Club Watergate Complex Nixon Campaign Committee

Krazy Daze Costume Winners Recognized

The Pioneer prints photos of first through third place winners and two honorable mentions from Krazy Daze. Winners are urged to contact The Pioneer to claim cash awards due to crowd identification issues and photo publication in this issue.

Pioneer

County Court Hears Marijuana Charge and Miscellaneous Dockets

Larry W. Perleberg appeared on a marijuana growing charge at 322 Park Ave and was freed on his own recognizance with a public defender appointed as the case moved to August 8. Pearl Ann Stevens forfeited a 100 bond for shoplifting. Four disorderly conduct cases resulted in guilty pleas, fines, and suspensions in several Bemidji area matters. A DWI trial was requested, no date set. Additional traffic and license charges led to several $25 to $35 bond forfeitures and fines across Bemidji and surrounding towns.

Larry W. Perleberg Park Ave William Garbow Cass Lake Donald L. Jackson Bemidji Thomas Lussier Red Lake Sam Mike B. Cornell Blackduck Douglas Stern Steven D. Christianson

The Pioneer Newspaper Mascot and Rates Notice

The Pioneer published daily except Sundays and holidays by The Pioneer, division of Scripps Newspapers. Located at Neilson and Pioneer Street Bemidji Minnesota. second class postage paid. Subscription rates list in zone and outside zone yearly, and carrier option.

The Pioneer Scripps Iift Newspapers, Inc Neilson and Pioneer Street Bemidji Minnesota Associated Press Minnesota Newspaper Association Audit Bureau of Circulations

Gas Spill at Ben Geren Park After Dozer Ruptures Pipeline

In Fort Smith Arkansas a bull dozer ruptured a pipeline spilling gasoline into a creek bed in Ben Geren Regional Park. Park director Floyd Metts ordered closure until Wednesday due to spark risk from motorcycles. Gas flowed about four hours and depth reached three to four feet in spots as suction trucks collected the fuel.

Fort Smith, Ark Ben Geren Floyd Metts Metts

Grand Jury Reconvenes With New Members

The Grand Jury convened this morning with several new members. Presiding Judge James E. Preece charged them to investigate criminal matters following a petition by County Attorney Douglas Cann. Indictments, if any, would be returned to District Court.

James E. Preece Douglas Cann

Birth of son for Mr and Mrs Jerome Madsen of Minneapolis

Mr and Mrs Jerome Madsen announce the birth of a son named Christian Jerome born Friday August 3. Mrs Madsen, formerly Terrie Naylor, is daughter of Mrs Helen Naylor of Bemidji.

Jerome Madsen Minneapolis Christian Jerome Madsen Terrie Naylor Helen Naylor Bemidji

Car damages T-Crossing sign near Bemidji

Sheriff reports a car driven by Kenneth R. Brewer of Shevlin skidded on wet pavement near the T-Crossing sign at the intersection of County State Aid Highways 11 and 7 two miles west of Bemidji. The impact caused about 100 in damage to the sign. Brewer was not injured.

Bemidji Sheriff's Deputies Kenneth R. Brewer Shevlin Brewer

Hospital Admits Three Including Northomne Man

Admitted on Monday are Melvin Thomas of Northomne, Mrs. Walter Moen of Bemidji, and Mrs. Clarence Stuefen of Lake George.

Melvin Thomas Northomne Walter Moen Bemidji Clarence Stuefen Lake George

State Forecast: Partly cloudy with storms today through Wednesday

Partly cloudy through Wednesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms today and tonight. A little cooler west today and east Wednesday. Highs 78 to 88, lows 58 to 68. Extended outlook: fair to partly cloudy and mild Thursday through Saturday, highs in the 70s, lows 50s to 60s.

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